Kendrick is putting him well behind J.A. Happ and Chan Ho Park for the fifth spot in the rotation. He allowed 10 hits and eight runs in three-plus innings, including two two-run home runs to Clint Sammons. Braves pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes followed Sammons, doubling in the second and singling in the fourth.

Feliz went 1 for 2 with a hit by pitch. Coste went 1 for 2 with a home run and a hit by pitch. Myers allowed two hits and struck out seven in five-plus innings. Park allowed two hits and one run in three innings. He allowed the shomer to Coste. He also allowed Feliz’s single up the middle. Durbin allowed two hits and one run in one inning. He struck out one. Lidge allowed one run in one inning. He allowed a homer to J.J. Furmaniak.

FIJ-Gotcha! Maybe they were just testing the pitchers since most were coming off injuries and the rest were having a “glorified” batting practice since they’re newbies and with the exception of Feliz & Coste who are also coming off injuries.

Thanks todd for clearing that up. I thought we were witnessing the movie with Kevin Costner for a minute (all the great players in the corn field). So was kendrick as bad as it sounds?? Can we officially buy him his ticket to Japan now. What was a joke last year is pretty serrious this spring. He is resembling Marty Bystrom more and more

I’d like to know which of his fellow players hit Coste and Feliz, who just came off the DL!! Hello, you do not his your teammate who is coming back from back surgery with a pitch! If I was Charlie, I’d be a wee bit POed. I hope they are both ok.

As for Lidge giving up a HR, it is his first outing. The fact that Myers went 5 plus and fanned 7 and only gave up 2 hits is comforting.

As for the 5th spot, I’d say it’s between Park and Happ now. Kendricks it out. I feel bad for him. I will always remember what he did for us in ’07 and wish him the best.

Let’s not stomp all over the grave of Kyle Kendrick just yet. Yes, he’ll probably start the year in Allentown. But he’s one pitch away from being an every day major leaguer, and it’s probably a changeup. Is there a reason why he does not want to become an extreme sinkerball pitcher in the mold of Carlos Silva or Brandon Webb?

So if I understand correctly, Happ had a great outing the other day. Carlos hasn’t had a good outing since his first one. Kendrick got beat up (again) today, and Park hit two of his team mates. Me thinks Happ is going to be going north as #5!! and to all of you against three lefties, stop worrying. we have “too many” lefites in teh line-up so it’s only fitting to have “too many” in the rotation as well.

C’mon guys, remember that without Kendrick we probably don’t win the division in 07 & maybe 08, so let’s cut him some slack. This isn’t Eaton. Man, ya hit a rough stretch and the pallbearers can’t wait to line up and carry you away. Hope he gets himself straight in Allentown, sounds like his confidence is shot and he needs to get his head right (besides finding another pitch).

Don’t think its so much pall bearers as people expecting Kyle to show that he had improved during the off-season and seeing him getting bombed in his last two spring training starts. Obviously he won’t be seen as even trade bait after this start. Hopefully, a stint in Allentown, regaining some confidence, learning a new pitch or two and putting his emotions in check should bring him back. It’s looking like its a race between Happ and Park now.http://philliesredpinstripes.mlblogs.com/

Yeah JM, I love Kendrick and said so. But he obviously needs some more work. But I hope he can find it and come through for us. As for Park, yes he did hit two of his teammates (DOH!) but it sounds like he barely got Coste. Having a pitcher that will nail someone isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If someone is crowding the plate they deserve it. I still say it is between Park and Happ, but Happ obviously has the edge because the Phils want Park more in the bullpen.

Jimmy: I personally like Kendrick and want him to be a part of this team for years to come. However, as they say, what you did for me yesterday is nice but doesn’t help me tomorrow. He needs to get a changeup or other pitch to help his sinker. Until then, he is of no use to the team in the big leagues. I’m also worried about his maturity. Getting fustrated like he did his last start isn’t good. I hope he’ll pull a Myers and go down for a while, straighten himself out and come back to help the team. In the meantime, Happ is the man

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